The Comparative Analysis :
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion DSG (17 - 18) vs. Mazda 3 2.2 CD (11 - 13)
€ 27,000
€ 27,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion is 20.2 cm shorter, 4.4 cm wider and 2.2 cm taller than the Mazda 3 2.2 CD.
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1492
1799
2027
1470
1755
1955
1799 mm
Width
1755 mm
2027 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1955 mm
1492 mm
Height
1470 mm
2620
4258
2640
4460
4258 mm
Length
4460 mm
2620 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
1322 kg
Kerb Weight
1465 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1965 kg
Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.76 %
General
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
AU
Generation
BL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*DPB*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1498 CC
Engine Capacity
2184 CC
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
182 bhp
at 3500 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
128 bhp
182 bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1800 rpm
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
200 NM
400 NM
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Performance
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
126 m
0.000 sec
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
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10.33 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.05 kg/bhp
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
10.33 kg/bhp
8.05 kg/bhp
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
59 mpg
52 mpg
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
46 mpg
city
41 mpg
69 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
647 mi
Range
633 mi
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
647 mi
633 mi
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Environmental Impact
90.9 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
111 kWh
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
90.9 kWh
111 kWh
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
Euro 6c (NEFZ) 36ZA-ZF
Emission Standard
Euro 5
110 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
144 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Golf 1.5 TSI ACT BlueMotion
Mazda 3 2.2 CD
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
488 kg
Maximum Payload
500 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
340 L
1270 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1360 L
